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Aloe speciosa

Tilt-head Aloe

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: Michal Klajban

Description

Tilt-head Aloe is one of the larger species, reaching up to 10' tall by 6' wide. Leaves are blue-green, long, with pale pink margins and tips, tilting to one side. Small teeth line the margins also. Flowers appear in winter, and are red on the outside and greenish-white inside. This succulent does best in full sun with well draining soil. Hummingbirds love this plant! Older leaves form a skirt of brown dried foliage pointing downwards.

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Green, Red, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Pink, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.